Omoigho's NDC Faces Attacks Ahead of Edo Elections

In Edo State, concerns over political intimidation are escalating as attacks on opposition campaign materials have been reported ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) reported that their campaign office along Stadium Road in Benin City was vandalized by suspected thugs at around 10pm, with campaign banners, posters, and billboards destroyed.

This incident occurred shortly after repairs had been made, with gun bullets found at the scene. Hon. Frank Omoigho, the NDC candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency, condemned the use of political thugs to intimidate opponents and emphasized the need for a secure environment for democratic participation.

He praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for his security efforts and urged the government to protect the integrity of Edo's image. In a show of solidarity, Dr Paddy Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency, pledged to replace the destroyed campaign materials, advocating for issue-based campaigns instead of intimidation.